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Our Valley, Our Future is hosting a summit on Thursday, February 6th to discuss state mandates to build 18,000 more houses in Chelan and Douglas County over the next two decades to catch up for for years of under development. Our Valley coordinator Steve Maher will moderate the event in partnership with the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce. To ad...

Charlemagne, a charming 1-year-old Char-Pei mix, is searching for his forever family. This gentle boy is eager to explore the world with his new human. With his unique wrinkled face and sweet demeanor, Charlemagne is sure to steal your heart...

Winter weather safety tips for your pet to thrive during the icy, snowy months that remain.

Tenor Jose Iñiguez is passionate about two things; music and education. Growing up in Mattawa, Washington among 12 children with parents who were orchard workers, his father instilled in him the value of education as a vehicle to reach his goals. Th...

Bill in Olympia could mean uncertain future for gun store owners in Washington

When I moved to the Seattle area from Southern California, one of my fondest memories of becoming a "transplant" was attending the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival with my Mom. It was such a shock to the system moving from the year round sunshine of LA, to the  four seasons of the Pacific Northwest.  Residents c...

"$1 million ain't what it used to be"   The typical "starter home" is defined as a home priced in the lowest third of listing prices for a real estate market in a specific area. As of June, 2024 the price for a "starter home" is at least $1 million in 237 cities, according to Zillow.  The figure i...